Computer Mathematics, Computer Science & Combinatorics, General & Miscellaneous Computing, Mathematics - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Introduces the process of abstraction, studies two elementary structures on sets, and covers the necessary generalities concerning algebraic structures. Presents powerful abstract mathematical concepts from algebra and combinatorics, supported by concrete applications. All background material is provided, including elements of logic, set theory, abstract algebra, linear algebra, and graph theory. Each chapter develops a new mathematical concept, then shows how to apply it. Includes numerous end-of-chapter problems and exercises.
Editorials
Booknews
This undergraduate-level textbook, a forerunner of Applied discrete structures by the same author, thoroughly covers the foundations of the subject in seven chapters. The presentation is elementary and presupposes no mathematical maturity on the part of the reader. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
October 4, 1989
Publisher
New York : Wiley, 1988.
Pages
748
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780470211526